According to Page Six, the family had a tradition of spending the holidays skiing in Montana. This year, they honoured Angélil’s memory by continuing that custom.

“I cannot just live on like, ‘I lost my husband; my children have no father,’” Dion told the news site.

“I have to stand tall and strong because this is my way of living: Stand tall, be positive, pick your battles, do the best you can and to live for today, not for tomorrow, for today, and know nothing is perfect, not everything you want will happen.”

While the singer had a rough year – not only did she lose her husband, but she also lost her brother to cancer, two days later – she has kept a positive attitude to life.

For her twins’ sixth birthday in October, for instance, the family took a trip to California’s Disneyland Resort. On Instagram, Dion shared a silly, family photo from their visit.